Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Sept 13, 2026
INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA SENDS NEW POLICE CONTINGENT TO UN MISSION IN CENTRAL AFRICA -- ANTARA
The National Police on Friday inducted 150 personnel joining the newest batch of the Garuda Bhayangkara contingent for the United Nations stabilisation mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
2. INDONESIA CALLS FOR STRONGER DOMESTIC RESILIENCE AT THE 18TH BRICS -- ANTARA
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on BRICS member countries to strengthen domestic resilience and self-reliance, stressing that national sovereignty depends on a country's ability to chart its own course without external influence.
MYANMAR
1. RICE FEDERATION DENIES PEST THREAT TO EXPORTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Rice Federation clarified reports that dead pests and pest residue were found in a 250-tonne shipment of Myanmar rice in Pola d. Poland imports white rice and parboiled rice from Myanmar for domestic use.
2. ANTI-FAKE NEWS CAMPAIGN IN YANGON -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Press Council held an awareness campaign themed “Combating Fake and False News” to ensure real news reaches the publ c. Media personnel and civil society members attended the talk.
PHILIPPINES
1. PRESIDENT MARCOS SEEKS INDIA EXPERTISE FOR RAILWAY, SPACE TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is seeking India’s technical expertise and cooperation on major railway projects and space technology development in the Philippines.
2. PHILIPPINES JOINS GLOBAL COALITION FOR DISASTER-RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines has officially joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), a global partnership aimed at helping countries strengthen infrastructure and protect communities from climate and disaster risks.
SINGAPORE
1. PM WONG WARNS ECONOMIC FRUSTRATIONS CAN DEEPEN SOCIAL, RACIAL DIVISIONS IN SINGAPORE -- CNA
Economic challenges can deepen social and racial divisions, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Satur ay. Singapore is not immune to these challenges, he warned, pointing to racist comments that surfaced online recently when investments in India were discussed.
2. NTU TEAM’S AI TOOL AMONG 14 PROJECTS WORLDWIDE FUNDED BY OPENAI -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Researchers in Singapore are building an artificial intelligence tool that can predict how economic policies such as cash handouts may boost the economy.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND WEIGHS 450-BAHT TOURIST FEE TO BUILD MAJOR TOURISM FUND -- THE NATION
Thailand is moving closer to introducing a 450-baht fee for foreign tourists, with the government aiming to create a new source of funding worth more than 10 billion baht a year to support visitor insurance, tourism infrastructure and destination development.
2. ISRAELI LAND NETWORK FACES LAW -- BANGKOK POST
Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat says authorities are preparing legal action against a suspected network of Israeli nationals holding land in Pattaya, Chon Buri, as part of investigations into transnational crime.
VIETNAM
1. EYEING SOUTH KOREAN SMART FARMING MODELS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Experts say South Korea’s technology and expertise, combined with Vietnam’s production resources and market potential, could help develop practical smart agriculture models, increase agricultural value and improve farmers’ incomes.
2. FRENCH CHEESE MAKER BEL SEEKS TO EXPAND -- VIETNAMPLUS
French cheese maker Bel said Vietnamese President To Lam’s visit to France could open new opportunities for industrial and technology partnerships, while enhancing economic ties and long-term investment in Vietnam.
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